Summer Fire Safety Tips

6/1/2017 (Permalink)

Summer is here, and for many of us that means s'mores roasting on the fire pit, and supper cooking on the BBQ grill.  However, it should also mean that we are taking a look at some summer time fire safety as well.  

The American Red Cross has some simple safety tips for every family to consider: 

1. Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. 

You don’t want to burn that cheeseburger that’s waiting for you! 

2. Never grill indoors – not in the house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area.

Take advantage of the beautiful weather and cook outside. 

3. Make sure everyone, including the pets, stays away from the grill.

Your guests might be hungry but they still have to wait until the food is off the grill to get their hands on it! 

4. Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire. 

 Keep the party going and use these safety precautions while cooking. 

5. Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe. 

Provide the chef with the right tools to keep their hands safe so they can participate in the post-barbecue volleyball game.  

Here's to a safe and happy summer from your friends at SERVPRO of LaGrange Park/North Riverside.